Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wegienka Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 469 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Wegienka Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wegienka Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Wegienka Elementary School is ranked #676 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Wegienka Elementary School?
469 students attend Wegienka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wegienka Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wegienka Elementary School?
Wegienka Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wegienka Elementary School offer ?
Wegienka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wegienka Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 469 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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